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Banditts Kidnap 4 Family Members Of Popular Sokoto-based Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A group of terrorists, locally dubbed as bandits, have reportedly kidnapped the four family members of a popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad in Sokoto State.

Posts shared on X (formerly Twitter) by security sources in the area asserted that the terrorists accosted the cleric’s car while he was travelling with his family in the northwest region of Nigeria.

An X user stated the driver was shot dead by the terrorists who also abducted the cleric’s wife, two children, stepmother and sister.

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The post reads: “Bandits have abducted Sheikh Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sokoto family including his wife, two children, stepmother and sister. The driver transporting them was killed. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sokoto is a renowned Islamic scholar in Nigeria.”

Media also observed that many users had also posted about the incident on X.

A user, Bazamfe wrote: “I received sad message that bandits have abducted Sheikh Bashir Sani Sokoto’s family including his wife, two children, stepmother and sister. The driver transporting them was killed. May the Almighty Allah rescue them.”

Masses Eagle wrote: “Bandits abducted Sheikh Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sokoto family including his wife, two children, stepmother and sister. The driver transporting them was killed.”

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Bilal Yusuf wrote: “Innalillahi Wa’inna Ilaihi Raji’un!!!Bandits have abducted Sheikh Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sokoto family including his wife, two children, stepmother and sister. The driver transporting them was killed. Dr. Bashir Ahmad Sokoto is a renowned Islamic scholar in Nigeria.”

All efforts made by SaharaReporters to get the reaction of Sokoto Police Command on the incidents were not successful.

The Command PRO, Rufai Ahmad did not answer repeated calls and text messages sent to him.

This incident is coming barely two weeks after the terrorists brutally killed the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa District in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa in Sokoto State

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SaharaReporters had reported that Bawa, who was abducted by terrorists, cried out for help in a video released by the gunmen before his death.

The Emir and his son were kidnapped in July at the Kwanar Maharba area while travelling from Sokoto to his home town, Sabon Birni, the headquarters of Sabon Birni local government of Sokoto State.

“The bandits on sighting the Emir’s vehicle, started shooting guns which resulted in the tires of the vehicle bursting, and the driver losing control of the car. This forced the car to suddenly stop,” Gobir, one of his sons had said.

“The bandits abducted the district head and his driver who happens to be his biological son.”

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The abductors few days after the incident requested the sum of N1 billion as ransom for the release of the victims.

Posts shared on X (formerly Twitter) by security sources in the area asserted that the terrorists accosted the cleric’s car while he was travelling with his family in the northwest region of Nigeria.

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Sad! Train Crushes Man To D3ath In Oshodi, Lagos

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

There was confusion in Lagos on Friday when a trader was crushed by a Lagos-Ibadan train around Oshodi, Lagos.

The incident happened around 2pm with sympathisers and passers-by thronging the area.

Eyewitnesses said the trader was crushed to death in front of Arena Shopping Complex, Oshodi.

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The middle-aged man was said to be urinating while standing in the middle of the rail tracks, with his two ears covered with an earpiece.

A witness told out reporter that despite the heavy horn of the train and passers-by shouting to warn the man, he did not hear the alarm.

Sympathetic passers-by who gathered around the dead body said the man killed himself.

Another witness identified the dead man as a trader who owned a shop at a shopping complex called Moyosore.

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He said the deceased was chatting with three other persons who heard the honking of the train and ran away from the tracks.

The deceased’s body was still lying on the ground in front of his closed shop while efforts were made to reach his family. Sources said the Police was quickly called upon to evacuate the corpse.

Cases of train crushing people to death have become a recurring incident due to high prevalence of human activities on the railway corridors within the Lagos axis.

In areas like Agbado, Agege, Ikeja, Oshodi, traders often display their wares on the rail tracks while quickly packing the wares as soon as a train approaches, thereby endangering their lives.

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A source in the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) who confirmed the train accident to our correspondent, said the identity of the victim had not yet been figured out.

The Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Lagos Police Command, Ben Hundeyin, was yet to respond to our correspondent’s enquiry on the incident as at press time.

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Police declare Ex-President Jonathan’s aide , Reno Omokri wanted

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Reno Omokri, a former Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

His offence: he allegedly defamed Pastor Paul Enenche.

The NPF secured an order from the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Wuse Zone 6, Abuja to remand him in prison custody along with a former Dunamis Church Pastor, Abraham Daniel, and two others, Enenche Peter and Alexander Enenche.

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The court, presided over by Chief Emmanuel A. Iyanna, issued the remand warrant through an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on January 13, 2025.

Granting the ex-parte application filed by Francis Gabriel, Esq on behalf of the Police Chief, in Motion No: ME/07/2025 between the Inspector General of Police as Applicant and Daniel Abraham, Enenche Idoga Alexander, Oboyinlo Enenche Peter and Reno Omokri as 1st to 4th Respondents, the Chief Magistrate directed the Police to produce the respondents on return Court date on January 30.

Iyanna held: “Upon hearing the application and submissions of learned Francis Gabriel and upon careful consideration of the averments, the annextures and issues as raised in the submissions of the applicant, the application is hereby granted as prayed.

“It is hereby ordered as follows: An Order of this Honourable Court for remand warrant of the Respondents (i) MR. DANIEL ABRAHAM (ii) MR. ENENCHE IDOGA ALEXANDER (iii) OBOYINLO ENENCHE PETER and (iv) MR. RENO OMOKRI in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service, pending investigation, arraignment/prosecution.

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“It is, hereby, ordered that the Respondents be arraigned before a Court of competent jurisdiction after the conclusion of the said investigation.

“On the return date, the Respondents should be produced.

“The matter is adjourned to 30th Day of January, 2025.”

The remand warrant was predicated on a petition to the IGP by Patrick O. Okolo, SAN against Mr Reno Omokri, Gistlover Blog, Aunty Adul, Peter Obonyiro, Kelechi TV and their agents and co-conspirators for alleged defamation of Pastor Paul Enenche.

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Reps Urges Clear Labeling of GMO Products, Demand More Research

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By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives has called on the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) to ensure the clear labeling of all Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) products in accordance with global standards.

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This House Committee on Science and Technology gave the resolution during a budget defense session, with the Director General, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha on Thursday in Abuja.

The committee cited the widespread of GMO use in the United States, particularly in maize.

However, committee member Rep. Awaji-Inombek Abiante emphasised the need for transparent labeling, highlighting that Nigerians should have the choice to make informed decisions about the food they consume. He questioned the adequacy of research on GMO products, particularly Tela Maize, before their adaptation in the country.

In addition, Prof. Mustapha presented NABDA’s proposed budget of N5.3 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes N834.4 million for overhead costs and N14.5 million for personnel costs.

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Naijablitznews.com reports that the agency employs around 4,000 staff across its 39 centers nationwide. Other agencies, including the Trypanosomiasis Research Institute, PRODA, NBTI, and NOTAP, also submitted their budgets to the committee.

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